posted: Friday, 28 November 2025
It's here!
My 2026 classes are slowly being added with many of old favourites making a return but also projects which are brand-new to being virtual appearing…
The first of these is a beaded ornament/ decoration which sits on its own specially designed stand which can be used to display it all year round.
Inspired by the large (7.5m diameter) glass star which was lifted atop Sagrada Familia in Barcelona in 2021 with the 12 beaded star points reflecting the shape of the original and even the beadwork texture is designed to combine the stars geometric shape along with the rough surface finish which is purposefully added to the stone blocks used in real life.
The optional stand was designed to reflect the shape of the tower top which holds the star and uses a geometric beadwork technique to create a framework which is both beautiful & practical.
The individual components which make up the main body of the piece can also be used to make jewellery.
This is an advanced project and the class, which includes detailed written instructions as well as online videos showing the whole project being beaded (which you can watch at any time) teaches you how to make it plus variations.
It uses multi-drop Brick Stitch with small beads & increasing as well as Peyote Stitch. Written instructions & a video on the Brick Stitch are included but you must practice before class to ensure you're familiar with the stitch.
This is a 2-session class with a month inbetween to allow you to make the components and it's available at 3 different times so I one suits you:
13th February & March 2026
24th April & 8th Mary 2026
